Publié: 18 avril 2024
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The Lutheran World Federation
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a Communion of 150 Churches in 99 countries. The role of the Communion Office (CO) is to serve these churches in different ways. The CO has three departments, the Department for Planning and Coordination (DPC), the Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ) and the Department for World Service as well the Office of the General Secretary.
The Department for Planning and Coordination (DPC) is responsible for the overall coordination of the planning, monitoring and reporting of the LWF Head Office of the Lutheran World Federation.
In pursuance of its responsibility for coordination, DPC oversees and supports the work of the Communion Office in the area of Finance, among others. The Office for Finance (OF) establishes budgets, ensures budget monitoring, financial reporting, produces audit statements and administers treasury and investments.
Due to the forthcoming retirement of the incumbent, we are looking at hiring a Finance Officer able to organize the accounting activities of the OF and ensuring maintenance of the accounting ledger system, the Sage system, prepares the monthly reports, audit reports and provides training to staff on the effective use of financial systems and procedures. Based on seniority, the Finance Officer is the natural deputy to act for the Head of Finance during his/her absence
Required Qualifications
Additional Study and Experience
LWF Core Skills
Required Skills
Position Environment and Dimensions
Internally, as a member of the Finance Team, reporting to Head of Finance, mainly interacts with Finance team and staff in Geneva.
Externally, interacts and relates with LWF auditors in Geneva, Sage systems providers, donors, bankers, service providers, suppliers and other outside parties as needed.
Main duties
1. Financial control and analysis
2. General ledger accounting
3. Audits and year-end closing procedures
4. Oversight on Sage accounting software
5. Specific tasks for LWF Foundations (Strasbourg Institute and Endowment Fund)
6. Induction/training
7. LWF Assembly (every six or seven years):
Special duties
As may be assigned by the Head of Finance including providing back up during the absence of Head of Finance and other finance colleagues.
Major Challenges
The role has been enriched to fit the needs of Office for Finance. Capability to work in a small team and be able to provide timely and accurate reports required for management decisions. The role requires intentional efforts to collaborate closely with all relevant colleagues in order to achieve desired results with minimal staff capacity